Hindustantimes Massive Surge in Malicious Android Apps Targeting Indian Users
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Over 42 million downloads of malicious Android apps were reported in India, making it the largest target for mobile malware. The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 report noted a 67% increase in malware targeting Android devices and identified 239 malicious apps that bypassed Google Play Store filters between June 2024 and May 2025.
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